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Top 10 fall maintenance chores

Fall's invigorating temperatures should bring on your instinctual urges to perform these simple maintenance checks and make sure your home is going to be cozy this winter. Here's a quick checklist of things to do:

1. Rake debris away from the side of the house and other outbuildings
2. Clean out gutters and check downspouts and roof penetrations for leaks
3. Check and repair all exterior caulk
4. Clean around air conditioner compressor
5. Trim away any limbs or shrubs that touch the house
6. Inspect and replace any worn weather-stripping
7. Clean out under decks and porches
8. Drain and store hoses
9. Clean and oil garden tools
10. Reseal asphalt driveway if needed